CVE-2017-10671
CVE-2017-10671 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sthttpd Project Sthttpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Sthttpd Project Sthttpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in the de_dotdot function in libhttpd.c in sthttpd before 2.27.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted filename.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-10671?
- Heap-based Buffer Overflow in the de_dotdot function in libhttpd.c in sthttpd before 2.27.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted filename.
- How severe is CVE-2017-10671?
- CVE-2017-10671 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-10671 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-10671?
- CVE-2017-10671 affects Sthttpd Project Sthttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-10671?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-10671 published?
- CVE-2017-10671 was published on 2017-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/15/9
- https://github.com/blueness/sthttpd/commit/c0dc63a49d8605649f1d8e4a96c9b468b0bff660
- https://github.com/blueness/sthttpd/releases/tag/v2.27.1
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sthttpd_project:sthttpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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